...Reem 2013 Active learning through play and creative arts Reem 2013 Active learning through play and creative arts Play and creative arts are important aspects of children’s learning that are being used in kindergartens. This action research project explores the using of play and creative arts in a kindergarten classroom. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyze how play and creative arts activities enhance and support children’s learning in literacy and numeracy lessons. Qualitative methods were used to gain data that reflect on the implementation of play and creative arts strategies and activities in teaching and the interpretation collected from participants. The three types of tools that used to collect data are observations, interviews and a reflective journal to ensure validity of results. After analyzing the data, two interrelated themes emerged. The first theme highlights the benefits of play and creative arts in early childhood. The second theme shows the benefits of using them can support literacy and numeracy development. Consequently play and creative arts seems to promote development in children’s learning processes and they also offer the learners’ confidence in their learning. To conclude, this study shows that play and creative arts may have positive effect in improving the children’s overall performance and attitudes. Play and creative arts are important aspects of children’s learning that are being used in kindergartens. This action research...
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...that it is more important to ensure that children participate in organized activities rather than providing children with free time to engage in imaginative and creative play. According to adolescent health expert Janet Collins , organized activites help children grow into responsible adults. In passage two it also states that being involed in a program requires commitment and that this dedication teaches children the value of being on time,practicing teamwork, and working hard to accomplish a goal . To me , for a child to be in an organized sports or prorams helps children interact with other kids and helps build a bond that could last a life time . It also helps kids understand the importance of authority and why it is imporant to listen to...
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...The play space is not school, and whilst learning may be an important playwork priority, what is even more important is how the child learns and whether s/he retains control over prioritising what is learnt. Play is a process of trial and error in which the error is as valuable to learning as is the success. Within playwork we generally define play as behaviour which is 'freely chosen', 'personally directed' and 'intrinsically motivated' (Hughes, 1984). The definition is seen as having authenticity by playworkers because it recognises not only the child-centredness of play, but its experimental nature (Eibl-Eibesfeldt, 1967, 1970). (Hughes, 2001, p. 97) Playwork, as defined in Bonel and Lindon (1996) as 'managing the play environment and providing the resources which enable children's play' (p. 15), for example, by identifying and emphasising play as a powerful biological force which, I believe may only be subsumed into any particular social model at the expense of the children it is attempting to serve. (Hughes, 2001, p. xx) Else and Sturrock (1998) get closer, by defining playwork as 'work[ing] with children in the expansion of their potential to explore and experience through play'. (Brown, 2002, p. 81) Adult supervisors need to be trained observers who understand how to guide children when needed and who are wise enough to then stand back and let children play. While we take precautions to provide safe, challenging, stimulating playgrounds, we understand that risk is inherent...
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...Open-ended and process orientated art are significant in early childhood development, it is a way children can express their thoughts and creativity, and it develops the whole child. When are is teacher-directed it diminishes children's originality (Seefeldt, 1995, as cited by Fox & Schirrmacher, 2015)? Fox and Schirrmacher explains when teachers have various materials, children can freely choose what they want and this can let children be imaginative. During open-ended activities early childhood educators (ECE) can observe, reflect, and find a new way to implement to extend children's learning. When ECE's integrate the families and co-workers concepts, they can then provide a rich learning environment for children and eliminating problems and concerns (Makovichuk, Hewes, Lirette, & Thomas, 2014)....
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...webinar’s main focus are why we need creativity and how we/the children can use of creativity. 6) Three things I learned today were: 1. There has been a major decline in creativity. The reasons they’ve declined are because fewer opportunities for play, less value of the arts, more time constraints, teachers’ concerns, and focus on test-taking. 2. The 21st Century...
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...Ashford University Early Childhood Classroom 203 Instructor: Chandra Farmer An overview to what the children will be learning Understanding of Early Learning Standards: Lesson Plans Developmentally Appropriate Practices Play and Socialization Assessment Strategies References. Early Learning Standards It is important for parents to understand why Early Learning Standards are implemented in the classroom. There are many benefits of identified Early Learning Standards. The purpose of these standards is to prepare children to enter into kindergarten. It provides them with a head start on how to solve problems, get in a daily routine, and become more aware to how school works. It is very beneficial to have guidelines in place in order for educators to know what type of curriculum to teach. It can really “contribute to school readiness” (Gronlund, p. 4, 2006). It can help the children make an easier transition into kindergarten and help their communication levels (Gronlund, p. 4, 2006). Throughout my class every subject will follow the guidelines for the Early Learning Standards. I will let the parents always be aware of what those standards are for each subject. How I will communicate the standards, “Philosophy, mission’s statements, parent orientation materials, handouts, newsletters, and announcements. Here are a few example how I can communicate to the parents about what is going on in the classroom (Gronlund, p.134, 2006). . Sending home weekly progress...
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...Young children play when they aren’t eating, sleeping, or complying with wishes of adults. Discuss why is play important for: (a) motor development: According to Parent Magazine (n.d.) “…fine motor abilities allow for increasing independence in smaller but equally significant matters: opening doors, zipping zippers, brushing teeth, washing hands, and so on” (par. 1). It important for children to develop and increase their motor skills, so they are able to do the task that needed to be done as preschoolers. Parent Magazine stats (n.d.), “fine motor skills also open new doors to exploration, learning, and creative expression” (par. 2). Children are using their fine motor skills such as their hands and figures to be able to hold a pencil to...
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...Why should you send your little one, your preschooler to a formal preschool? What is the importance of preschool? What are the benefits? What is your child going to learn by going to preschool? Let's look at the answers to these questions together. During play, children learn. At preschool they get to play and learn during organized activities designed to help them with this learning. They learn social interaction, physical skills, cognitive skills, creativity and self esteem. One of the most obvious benefits is the socialization your child will get. This is something that every two, three and four year old needs. You can try to organize opportunities for social interaction at home or other settings. But the group activity that your child will get at a preschool on a weekly basis cannot be duplicated by you in any other way....
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...Young children believe that they can be anything and can do anything. But gender stereotypes limit their dreams and experiences. If a child enjoys doing something that is different from the usual , that child might feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. That child might feel that there is something wrong with him or her. It is important to remember that a person’s sex is different than a person’s gender. “Gender is learned. Gender is what people think about being boys or girls growing into men and women. These attitudes and behaviors are learned from society and the culture that people live in. Gender is not what we “are” but what we “do” ”. Society as a whole, teachers , and parents collectively and respectively “teach” gender roles in many different ways. There are many problems if children learn that boys and girls can do only certain things. Those children may not get a chance to use their talents. It is not fair for some children to be able to do things when others cannot. Everyone can help children to use all their talents. Society, teachers and parents can help girls learn to do active things and also quite things. They can teach boys to be gentle and also compete. Children do not need to worry about whether activities are “boy things” or “girl things. “Children who don’t worry about gender roles seem to feel better about themselves. They learn who they are more quickly than other children. They learn to be good at being children, not just...
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...Creative Talk and Analysis Doug Edwards PHL/458 3/7/2016 Bennigna Jenkins Sir Ken Robinson Feb, 2006 Monterey, California Creating an Education that Nurtures (rather than undermines) Creativity From the onset Ken addresses the audience and soon after jokes with the crowd (which he does through out his speech) this gets the audience engaged and focused on what he is about to say to them. He then tells the audience what he wants to talk to them about and says he wants to talk about three themes; one is the extraordinary evidence of human creativity the variety and arrangement of it. Second is it puts us in a place where we have know idea what is going to happen in terms of the future and how it may play out. Everybody has an interest in education partly it is because it takes us into the future that is unknown. He states a few stats on education and the unpredictability of it as soon as five years down the road. The third part is the extraordinary capacities that children have towards innovation. Kids will take a chance at creativity they are not afraid of mistakes at being creative. For example if they are in a play that they have lines to say and forget their line they will say something because they are not afraid of making a mistake. Saying something wrong does not mean you are being creative but if you are not prepared of being wrong you will never come up with anything original. Most people that...
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...child gets ahold of a gun? I believe that young people should be taught gun safety. Why is gun safety an important issue? The article “Death of Washington Boy Third Gun Accident in 3 Weeks” tells of a toddler who found his father’s gun underneath the front seat of the car. His father was pumping gas into the car as the mother went into the store to purchase snacks. The toddler shot himself in the head. His younger sister was not hurt. (Blackinship & Esser) Officer Naveed Benjamin said this is an example for people to secure their guns. I...
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...plans. Do you think this is the right strategy? Why or Why not? Justify your assessment of Lego's strategy. To disect whether the inclusion of detailed construction plans in its film-franchised LEGO sets was the right strategy or not, it’s important to start with what the company itself stands for. The name LEGO means “play well”—the focus of the toy manufacturer being “play.” The perennial toy maker has a brand that stands for “self-expression,” and “sponteneity,” and “innovation.” That is, the core of LEGO is not jus that it’s a toy, but that it encourages children to be imaginative and creative with it’s simple interlocking bricks—a child can build anything that he or she can dream up with LEGO products. In fact, LEGO itself recognizes that two of its sources of competitive advantage are creativity and innovation. These are the decisive points for LEGO. They are what make LEGO, LEGO. Creativity and innovation are the product’s differentiators. They are the source of the company’s competitive advantage and, therefore, a key element in the company’s strategy. These differentiators are what propelled LEGO to a peak 85% market share of the construction-toy market. While licensing film francises into its merchandise wasn’t the wrong strategy, including detailed construction plans with those LEGO sets was the wrong strategy. By including detailed construction plans with its products, the company is sending cues to its customers that its products are not designed for creative, innovative...
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... 2. Why is integrated marketing communication such a challenge for marketers? How can marketers encourage teamwork and coordination? 3. Do you think a rational or an emotional premise works better for marketing promotion? Why? Does your answer change across product categories? Use examples to support your perspective. 4. Why are the key risks and the potential rewards of product placement in both movies and television? Do think this promotional tool will continue to grow? Why or why not? 5. What ethical issues have emerged as marketers explore new ways of grabbing consumer attention? Use examples to support your points. 6. Do you think that cable television advertising spending will eventually eclipse network television advertising spending? Why or why not? 7. Given that each type of media offers strengths and drawbacks, what factors should you consider in developing a media plan for a specific product? 8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of publicity? Is it ethical for marketers to try to influence the media? Explain your answer. 9. What are the 6 stages in the selling process? What role does each stage play? Which stage do you believe is most important? Why? ...
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...Teacher’s Role in Supporting | 1. Cognitive Development | 1. Here teacher helps children in thinking logically, comparing, contrasting and matching patterns. Teacher takes care of phonological development and language acquisition of child by involving them in singing, reading, talking and playing with the sound of words. 2. Teacher keeps educational materials around the children to invoke their sensory organs and generate curiosity in them. And this curiosity takes them toward their cognitive development. 3. Pupils are kept engaged in puzzles and play. Puzzles develop problem solving skill in children. They also learn sequence and organization. While solving puzzles children come up with questions as how it can be organized further? This way they construct knowledge and lead toward cognitive development. 4. Some senior Montessori teachers are also expected to design their own material to educate and help children in their cognitive development. | 1. Here teacher helps children to recognize concepts, thoughts and theories to generate new meaning. 2. Teacher gives many opportunities to child for exploration and cognitive development such as presentation of concepts in variety of ways like art, music, shadow play. 3. In Reggio Emilia model teacher keeps open ended material around children. Things which can be self defining are emphasized more by Reggio Emilia teachers. Children manipulate them, give them new meaning and through all these they progress toward their...
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...Academy Business Plan Company Background: Why are we so different? Jiszelle Ferguson is the founder of building blocks academy. She has an Associate Science degree in early childhood and a Bachelor of Science in Business administration. Her vision came from own experience as a working parent searching for quality care in her area for her children. She experience that many childcare providers tuition in the North Fulton area were not reasonably priced to fit the average middle class American family. Her passion and experience for caring for children is why she decided to develop and start Building Blocks academy home child care center. We are a family based child care facility that was developed for dual and single working parents. At Building Blocks Academy we believe that every child can have a high quality learning environment regardless of cost. We know through experience that quality care can help children achieve higher cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Providing quality care in these early years of a child's life makes a difference in their success, education, and helps them achieve early learning skills. Together with parents we create classroom environments for children that incorporate unique enrichment programs that fit their child's needs and developmental level. Following this method allows us to address the needs of your child as an individual. The center will offer enrichment classes such as sports, creative movement, music, technology, or language...
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